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Olaf Gillert, LL.M.

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Work Department

Trademarks; Design, Litigation; Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner 

Olaf Gillert  is head of the German and international practice group Trademarks, Advertising and Design. The triple award “European Trade Mark Firm of the Year” (2016, 2019 and 2023) as well as “German Trade Mark Firm of the Year” (2024) for Taylor Wessing under his leadership illustrates his expertise. The protection of trademarks is Olaf’s mission: in strategic advice as well as in litigation. He handles worldwide disputes and supervises trademarks and new product launches – including the related issues of design, copyright and competition law. In addition to his legal advice, Olaf is also intensively involved with the International Trademark Association (INTA), for example as co-founder of the Adjunct Professors Group and as a speaker.

For 17 years, Olaf has been a lecturer at the University of Witten Herdecke, passing on his knowledge to students.

Career

  • Since 2002 Partner, Taylor Wessing
  • 2002 Lecturer, Private Universität Witten/Herdecke
  • 1999 – 2001 Associate, Schneiders & Behrendt, Bochum
  • 1997 – 1998 Legal assistant, Leyh & Payne LLP, Houston, TX
  • 1994 – 1996 Legal clerkship, Dortmund

Languages

German, English

Education

  • 2002 Established as a lawyer, Düsseldorf
  • 1999 Established as a lawyer, Bochum
  • 1997 Established as a lawyer, Dortmund
  • 1996 – 1997 LL.M., University of Houston, Texas
  • 1996 Second state examination
  • 1991 – 1993 Legal studies, Ruhr–University, Bochum
  • 1990 – 1991 Legal studies, University of Genf, Switzerland
  • 1988 – 1990 Legal studies, Ruhr–University, Bochum

Lawyer Rankings

Germany > Intellectual property > Unfair competition

Due to the firm’s global outreach, Taylor Wessing‘s competition advice often entails cross-border aspects. With a focus on the life sciences and healthcare sectors, it handles contentious proceedings and various strategic issues such as product launches, although it has recently also been increasingly active in matters on ​​climate-related advertising. In addition to competition law, practice head Olaf Gillert is also experienced in trade mark, design and copyright law.

Germany > Intellectual property > Trade marks

Taylor Wessing manages a considerable trade mark portfolio across a wide range of sectors, which is not least due to the firm’s international network. The practice further acts in disputes before various courts and authorities  such as the BGH and EUIPO. In addition to the firm’s international offices, the German trade mark team also benefits from its network with IP agency Beijing Tailun, which allows for a strong foothold in the Chinese market. Contentious matters and strategic advice are among the core competencies of practice head Olaf Gillert, who combines his trade mark skills with expertise in design, copyright and competition law.

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